How to build an ELSS mutual fund portfolio?

I am 24 years old, earning around Rs 35,000 monthly. I work in an IT firm. I am warming upto the idea of investing in ELSS, with a long term outlook.Could I get some help on how to build a portfolio?

-- Sneharghya Pathak

Puneet Oberoi, Founder, Excellent Investment Advisors, responds:

As you have long term horizon, ELSS is definitely a good way of entering and having exposure to equity mutual funds.

You can initially start with SIP in two funds :

1. IDFC Tax Advantage

2. Franklin India Taxshield